$1,050Sale Price / set|20% Off
1930's Rustic Red High Ladder Back Wood & Rush Chair set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Made in France, 1930's period. Classic design high ladder back chairs with Moustache shaped spindles on the high back rest.
Rush
Six Art Deco Dining Chairs, High-Gloss Black with Macassar Veneer, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
A set of six French Art Deco gondola chairs, finished in deep black high-gloss lacquer and featuring a striking back panel veneered in Macassar.
Beech, Fabric, Macassar, Lacquer
Pair of high-Back Armchairs with carved details and rush Seats Germany, 1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of solid oak high-back armchairs with carved details and original woven rush seats. The chairs feature a warm, aged patina and decorative floral carving on the arm supports. In ...
Wood, Rush
Czech Bleu Beech Bauhaus Armchair, Vichr a Spol., Chrome, High Gloss, 1930s
By Vichr & Spol
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Beech plywood and chrome-plated steel Source: Czechia Maker: Vichr a Spol.
Chrome
Axel Einar Hjorth Set of Six High Back Chairs in Oak and Brown Velvet, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Prague, New Town
Exceptional set of six high back chairs, special commissioned model, designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s.
Velvet, Oak
Herman de Vries High Back Armchair, Sikes Furniture 1930's
By Herman de Vries, Sikes Chair Company
Located in Rochester, NY
American colonial modernist solid maple tall back armchair in overall very good original condition w/ nicely aged warm color patina. Designed by Herman de Vries for Sikes Furniture, ...
Hardwood, Maple
1930's Bobbin easy chair - High back
Located in BE
This distinctive vintage bobbin chair originates from France and dates to the interwar period, The design is defined by its sculptural turned elements, which give the piece a strong...
Rush
1930s Wingback Lounge Chair By Ernst Kühn For Lysberg Hansen & Therp. Copenhagen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant Danish wingback armchair designed by Ernst Kühn for Lysberg Hansen & Therp, Copenhagen, dating from the 1930s. The chair features a high, sculptural winged back, gently curv...
Wool, Beech, Pine
Italian Grand Wingback Chair in Natural Cream Upholstery 138cm Tall
Located in Waalwijk, NL
In the style of Guglielmo Ulrich, high wingback chair, fabric, painted wood, Italy, 1930s This high wingback chair in the style of Guglielmo Ulrich is a refined example of Italian d...
Fabric, Wood
$1,960Sale Price / set|20% Off
Early 1900's Design High Wing Back Armchair Fauteuil Set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Made in France, 1920's - 1930's. High wing back arm chair with oak sculptural carved arm rests and recently reupholstered flower print fabric.
Fabric, Oak
Pair of High Back Chairs by Maurice Dufrêne, 1930's
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of high back chairs with mahogany details by Maurice Dufrêne. Original wood finish shows wear and patina. The leather shows heavy wear with one chair having a large rip to the...
Mahogany
1930's Scandinavian Wingback Chair
By A. J. Iversen, Ludvig Pontoppidan
Located in Oakland, CA
1930's High-back chair features a solid wood frame with hand tied springs, horsehair padding and original mohair wool fabric.
Sold
H 37.01 in W 27.56 in D 33.86 in
High-back Art Deco Lounge Chair with Brass Elements, France circa 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
With its timeless appeal and unique character, this chair captures the essence of 1930s French Art Deco design, inviting admiration and comfort.
Brass
Sold
H 34.65 in W 19.69 in D 22.84 in
Six Art Deco Dining Chairs, Nutwood Stained, High Gloss Lacquer, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
This set of six original French Art Deco dining chairs dates from the 1930s and reflects the elegant design language and fine craftsmanship of the period.
Fabric, Lacquer, Nutwood
Sold
H 30 in W 31 in D 23 in
High Polish Mahogany Curved Back, Upholstered Seat Side Chairs, Italian, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
1930's Italian very stylish curved back side chairs. Highly polished mahogany. Seat is recently reupholstered.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 31 in W 25.5 in
1930s Art Deco Walnut and Black Lacquer Club Chairs in Newly Upholstered Mohair
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully restored Art Deco, Streamline club chairs are newly upholstered in Holly Hunt umber colored mohair fabric. The stunning chairs were realized in America circa 1935 in the ...
Mohair, Walnut, Lacquer
1930s American Industrial High Work Stool or Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Exceptional 1930s vintage American industrial high work stool or chair.
Metal
Sold
H 45.67 in W 25.01 in D 25.6 in
Two Amsterdam School High Back Chairs in Oak and Burgundy, Netherlands 1930s
By Hendrik Wouda
Located in Hellouw, NL
These high-back chairs are the epitome of Amsterdam School style - a perfect blend of functionality and aesthetics. With their beautiful patina and color shades, these chairs exude e...
Fabric, Oak
Pair of 1930s English Walnut Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of 1930s English walnut chairs with high backs and splaying arms, carved elbow rests adorned with imposing eagle heads.
Upholstery, Walnut
Herman de Vries High Back Rocking Chair, Sikes Furniture 1930's
By Sikes Chair Company, Herman de Vries
Located in Rochester, NY
American colonial modernist style solid maple tall back rocking chair in good original condition w/ nicely aged warm color patina. Designed by Herman de Vries for Sikes Furniture Com...
Maple
Jeffrey Greene Design Studio High Back Chair, 1930s
By Jeffrey Greene
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Jeffrey Greene Design Studio High Back Chair, 1930s. Jeffrey Greene has been professionally designing furniture for over forty years.
Wood
Italian Art Deco style wooden chairs with high backrest, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Déco style wooden chairs with high backrest, 1930s Pair of chairs entirely in wood.
Wood
High Back Lounge Chair by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1930s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
High back lounge chair by Frits Henningsen, Denmark, 1930s This high back easy chair has legs made in stained mahogany.
Fabric, Mahogany
High Style Bank of England Jury Chair in Solid Oak c 1900/1930's
By Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Bank of England, Jury style arm chair in solid oak. The chair features a curvaceous continuous arm and back rest, on curved cabriole style legs. This example is very sol...
Oak
1930s Transitional Danish Modern High Backed Lounge by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This 1930s high backed lounge chair by Fritz Hansen has been restored in a cooling striped Rivera linen by Raoul textiles.
Beech
Sold
H 35.04 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
Czech Bleu Beech Bauhaus Armchair, Vichr a Spol., Chrome, High Gloss, 1930s
By Vichr & Spol
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Style: Bauhaus. Period: 1930-1939. Material: Beech plywood and chrome-plated steel Source: Czechia Maker: Vichr a Spol.
Chrome
Six Jules Leleu French Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This set of six French art deco dining chairs was designed by Jules Leleu in the 1930’s.
Mahogany
$18,600 / set
H 32.75 in W 19 in D 20 in
Set of Six Art Deco Dining Chairs with Walnut & Upholstery, 1930s
Located in New York, NY
The Art Deco walnut dining chairs, shown here, are sold as a set of six. Made in the 1930s, the chair frames have been gently restored to maintain their original rich color and chara...
Textile, Walnut
$5,097Sale Price / set|21% Off
H 32 in W 17.75 in D 20.5 in
Set of Four Ebonized Art Deco Dining Chairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1930
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Czech set of four black Art Deco dining room chairs made of hand crafted ebonized Wood designed Jindrich Halabala, in good condition. The side chairs are standing on four l...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Ebony
$30,000 / set
H 37.75 in W 17.75 in D 22.25 in
Set of 14 Fine French Art Deco Dining Chairs '12 Side and 2 Arm'
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
With ebonized wood frames and leather upholstered seats, in the manner of Jules Leleu. Two more chairs requiring touch up and small restorations are also available.
Leather
$6,400 / set
H 32.68 in W 17.33 in D 18.71 in
Set of Eight Fine French Art Deco Ebonized Lime Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of eight fine French Art Deco ebonized oak dining chairs with a light ceruse.
Oak
$12,475 / set
H 35 in W 19.25 in D 23 in
Set of Six Art Deco Sculptural Dining Chairs in Ebonized Walnut & Taupe Mohair
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated set of six Art Deco dining chairs, crafted in France circa 1930, showcases the impeccable craftsmanship and sculptural aesthetics characteristic of the Art Deco mo...
Mohair, Walnut
$1,428 / set
H 40.16 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Set of Four French Rustic Ladder-Back Dining Chairs with Rush Seats, c. 1960
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
A characterful set of four French rustic dining chairs from around the 1950s or 1960s, with tall ladder backs, distinctive rounded knob finials and traditional hand-woven rush seats....
Rush, Wood
$6,800 / set
H 40.5 in W 24 in D 27 in
Set of Eight French Art Deco Style Macassar Ebony Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A dramatic set of eight 20th century French Art Deco style dining chairs featuring an exotic Macassar ebony veneered and lacquered finish. The large set consists of eight armchairs. ...
Ebony, Macassar, Fabric
$2,396Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39.5 in W 23 in D 26.5 in
Set of 6 French Art Deco Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant set of six French Art Deco style dining chairs embodies timeless sophistication, marrying classic 20th-century design with modern refinement. Crafted from fine walnut, e...
Walnut
$13,800 / set
H 32 in W 17 in D 19.5 in
20th Century Czech Set of Eight Black Art Deco Chairs by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very rare set of eight ebonized Halabala Art Deco chairs hand polished with shellac, Model H 214, in good condition. The black dining chairs are upholstered in a white suede leathe...
Leather, Suede, Wood, Ebony
$8,571 / set
H 31.11 in W 28.35 in D 34.65 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Unknown Designer in Oak and Leather, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare pair of lounge chairs by an unknown designer and maker, produced in Sweden during the 1920s. Crafted in solid oak and upholstered in dark brown, almost black leather. The chairs...
Leather, Oak
$1,100 / set
H 31.11 in W 15.83 in D 18.19 in
Pair of French Dining Chairs with Red Wooden Frame and Straw Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, beech, straw, France, 1960s. Stunning set of French chairs with red beech frames and classic organic straw seats. This set of dining chairs features a solid w...
Straw, Beech
$4,525Sale Price|40% Off
H 38.59 in W 18.9 in D 22.05 in
Set of 6 Italian Chairs, 1950s, Black Lacquered and Cream Velvet, attr. V. Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Meda, MB
Elegant set of six Italian chairs from the 1950s, attributed to Vittorio Dassi, a refined expression of mid-century Italian design. The chairs feature a slender black lacquered woode...
Velvet
Antique Dutch Ladder Back Carved Oak Rush Seat Armchairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
These charming antique Dutch carved oak ladder back chairs featuring rush seats make an excellent choice for enhancing the ambiance of any living space. Combining style, comfort, and...
Rush, Oak
$971Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 40 in W 18 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Ladder Back Maple and Rush Seats Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Mid-Century Ladder Back Maple and Rush Seats Side Chairs Measures 18" width, 40" in height, 17" in depth. Seat height 18"
Rush, Maple
$10,057Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 38.19 in W 19.1 in D 18.9 in
Set of 8 Art Deco Dining Chairs, Black Lacquer, Creme Velour, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Set of 8 original french Art Deco 'High Back' Dining Room chairs from France about 1930. Solid hardwood construction. Black high-gloss piano lacquer. Elegant, slightly curved legs. ...
Velvet, Hardwood, Lacquer
$1,827
H 33.86 in W 21.66 in D 25.6 in
Restored Bauhaus Chair, by Mücke-Melder, Beech, Chromed Steel, Czech, 1930s
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
This iconic and cleanly shaped tubular chair in the spirit of Bauhaus functionalism dates from the 1930s in Czechoslovakia and bears the signature of the prestigious manufacturer Müc...
Chrome, Steel
Swedish Safari Armchair in Natural Cognac Leather and Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nordiska Kompaniet, armchair, leather, birch, Sweden, 1950s This elegant safari lounge chair is crafted from natural cognac brown leather, which has developed a beautiful patina ove...
Leather, Birch
$2,114 / set
H 7.49 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Set of Two RAAK Octavo Wall Lamps or Sconces by RAAK, Netherlands, 1970s
By RAAK
Located in München, BY
Set of two award winning minimalistic and elegant Mid-Century Modern Oktavo two-flamed wall lamps or sconces. Model C-1542. Designed and manufactured by RAAK, Netherlands, 1970s. ...
Metal
$23,000
H 16.92 in W 22 in D 22 in
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte Semi Flush Mount Chandelier Mod. 1748 Glass Brass, 1957
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Vienna, AT
Max Ingrand Fontana Arte semi flush mount Mod. 1748, Italy, 1957. Beautiful 22" ceiling fixture from very thick profiled glass, partially with clear and satin finish and smooth cut...
Brass
$1,750 / item
H 26 in W 16 in D 16 in
FIN Shade Ceramic Table Lamp, Hand Built, Green Satin Glaze, by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _November Green Please note that this listing includes the table base, light bulbs and finial. It is wired for use in the US. If you would like a linen shade as shown in the imag...
Ceramic
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Oak
Mid-Century Parzinger Style Black Porcelain, Bronze Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylized bell shaped black porcelain lamps on custom finished bronze bases. Lamps have been professonally rewired using black fabric cords and heavy duty sockets. 100W bulbs,...
Bronze
Large Model K5-40 Flush Mount, Idman Oy, 1950s
By Idman Oy
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model K5-40 flush mount, manufactured by Idman Oy, 1950s. Reupholstered with model Manor -fabric by Lauritzon, brass details. Manufacturer's mark. Good vintage condition, minor patin...
Brass
$25,480Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.33 in W 28.74 in D 34.64 in
Mid-Century Modern Costela Armchair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
The Costela armchair is an iconic Brazilian Mid-Century Modern piece. It was designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner in 1953 and manufactured by the companies Forma S.A. Móveis e ...
Stainless Steel
$880 / item
H 34 in W 22 in D 19 in
"Madeleine" Bow Back Walnut Chair with performance fabric by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This modern solid Oak dining chair in a rich walnut finish features a unique bow-shaped back and a contoured upholstered seat. The seat is crafted for comfort and made with a woven ...
Oak
Petite LUsaucer Brass Fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
Sharp and elegant 12" ceiling flush mount or wall mount fixture. This fixture is a new take on the traditional concept of indirect lighting that functions to accent a room with rich ...
Brass
$685Sale Price / item|52% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and cognac pure aniline leather. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism...
Oak
1960s Midcentury Coffee Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Midcentury walnut coffee table designed and manufactured by Adrian Pearsall, circa 1960s. This stunning coffee table features a black laminated top with a black vinyl base. the coffe...
Faux Leather, Walnut
Danish Upholstered Lounge Chair ca. 1950
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Nice large Danish Lounge chair probably made around 1950. Made after older methods with coils springs in the backrest and seat but with a loose cushion added which became popular aro...
Wool, Beech
$5,418 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
$7,950
H 34.65 in W 57.88 in D 23.63 in
Guillerme et Chambron "José" Sofa for Votre Maison, France 1970s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
The company Votre Maison is one that has left an indelible mark on the history of French design. The 'José' model sofa, designed by Robert Guillerme along with his sales partner Jacq...
Fabric, Oak
$39,500 / set
H 25.99 in W 96.46 in D 40.95 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina 'Soriana' Sofa with Ottoman in Cognac Leather
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, 'Soriana' sofa with ottoman, leather, chrome-plated steel, Italy, 1969 Iconic design by Italian designer couple Afra & Tobia Scarpa. The ‘Soriana’ p...
Steel, Chrome
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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